xi, 212 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Third molars in perspective -- Definition of terms -- Considerations for removal -- Contraindications for removal -- Should all third molars be removed at one time? -- How long should the surgery last? -- Age and morbidity -- Review of regional anatomy -- Regional anatomy commentary: buccal aspect -- Regional anatomy commentary: lingual aspect -- Presurgical evaluation -- Medical history and physical evaluation -- Clinical examination -- Radiographic examination -- Presurgical examination -- Risk management -- Referral criteria -- Preparing for the surgical procedure -- Instruments and equipment -- Asepsis guidelines

Utilizing auxiliary personnel -- Surgical management of mandibular third molar impactions -- Surgical technique -- Flap design -- Periodontal considerations -- Bone removal -- Luxation -- Sectioning -- Techniques for other impactions -- Closure -- Other related procedures -- Operculectomy -- Enucleation -- Transplantation -- Mandibular mesioangular and maxillary vertical third molar impactions -- Mandibular vertical third molar impaction -- Mandibular mesioangular impaction -- Mandibular horizontal impaction -- Maxillary impaction -- Surgical management of maxillary third molar impactions -- Surgical technique -- Flap design and access -- Bone removal -- Luxation -- Closure -- Types of maxillary impactions -- Vertical impactions

Mesioangular impactions -- Distoangular impactions -- Horizontal impactions -- Transverse (buccopalatal) impactions -- Unusual impactions -- Factors contributing to increased difficulty: maxillary -- Surgical and postsurgical complications -- Bleeding -- Bone spicules -- Broken instruments -- Displacement of teeth or roots -- Dry socket -- Ecchymosis -- Edema -- Emphysema -- Hard tissue trauma -- Hematoma -- Nerve injury -- Pain management -- Root fracture and recovery -- Sinus violation -- Soft tissue trauma -- Temporomandibular joint dysfunction -- Trismus -- Infection -- Initial occurrence of acute infections -- Primary and seconday spread of abscesses into anatomic spaces

Managment of infection -- Chronic infection -- Postsurgical care -- Postoperative concerns -- Care following dental surgery

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